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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.24, 12,617.96 and 2,863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.24, 12,617.96 and 2,863.10 is: 4,295.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.24 : 12,617.96 = 2,863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.24/12,617.96 = 2,863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.24x = 12,617.96 × 2,863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.24x = 36,126,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,126,403.87/8,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.02

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